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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.79, 238.47 and 99.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.79, 238.47 and 99.13 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.79 : 238.47 = 99.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.79/238.47 = 99.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.79x = 238.47 × 99.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.79x = 23,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,637.84/172.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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